Falcons agree to three-year, $54 million deal with Kyle Pitts
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:58 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons and tight end Kyle Pitts have finalized a three-year, $54 million contract extension, as confirmed on June 23, 2026. The deal features $36 million fully guaranteed, making it the largest three-year contract for a tight end in NFL history. Pitts was previously placed on the franchise tag this offseason, but the new agreement allows him to avoid that and secure an average of $18 million per year. After a successful recovery season in 2025, where he caught 88 passes for 928 yards and five touchdowns, Pitts looks to build on that performance in the upcoming seasons.
- •Pitts reached agreement on a $54 million extension with Atlanta.
- •The contract includes $36 million fully guaranteed.
- •Pitts previously played on the franchise tag this offseason.
- •He recorded 928 receiving yards in the 2025 season.
- •Pitts is now the third highest-paid tight end in the NFL.
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons agree to $54 million, 3-year deal that makes Kyle Pitts Sr. 1 of NFL's top paid tight ends
- 9:46 PMESPN — Sources: Falcons, TE Pitts agree to $54M deal
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons secure offensive core, extend Kyle Pitts through 2029
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons reportedly reach 3-year, $54 million extension with TE Kyle Pitts after using franchise tag
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons agree to terms with Kyle Pitts on massive 3-year extension
"The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., securing another foundation player on the team's offense through the 2028 season. The deal was announced on Tuesday by Pitts' agency, Athletes First, in a social media post. The agency said it is the largest three-year deal for a tight end in NFL history.
"The Atlanta Falcons have reaffirmed their commitment to Kyle Pitts, signing the former No. 4 overall pick to a three-year, $54 million extension. The deal makes Pitts the NFL’s third-highest-paid tight end and solidifies his role as a cornerstone of Atlanta’s young offensive core alongside Michael Penix Jr., Bijan Robinson, and Drake London.
"Tight end Kyle Pitts and the Falcons reached agreement Tuesday on a three-year, $54 million contract that includes $36 million fully guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:36 PMFalcons agree to $54 million, 3-year deal that makes Kyle Pitts Sr. 1 of NFL's top paid tight ends
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., securing another foundation player on the team's offense through the 2028 season. The deal was announced on Tuesday by Pitts' agency, Athletes First, in a social media post. The agency said it is the largest three-year deal for a tight end in NFL history.
- ESPNJun 23, 2026, 9:46 PMSources: Falcons, TE Pitts agree to $54M deal
Tight end Kyle Pitts and the Falcons reached agreement Tuesday on a three-year, $54 million contract that includes $36 million fully guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 9:14 PMFalcons secure offensive core, extend Kyle Pitts through 2029
The Atlanta Falcons have reaffirmed their commitment to Kyle Pitts, signing the former No. 4 overall pick to a three-year, $54 million extension. The deal makes Pitts the NFL’s third-highest-paid tight end and solidifies his role as a cornerstone of Atlanta’s young offensive core alongside Michael Penix Jr., Bijan Robinson, and Drake London.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 8:42 PMFalcons reportedly reach 3-year, $54 million extension with TE Kyle Pitts after using franchise tag
The Falcons used the franchise tag on Kyle Pitts earlier this offseason amid negotiations.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 8:35 PMFalcons agree to terms with Kyle Pitts on massive 3-year extension
According to ESPN, the Falcons have agreed to terms with Kyle Pitts on three-year $54M extension
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